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Canada

Dr. Oetker is an international organization with over 100 years of success. The company originated in Germany in 1891 and since then has grown into a multi-billion dollar global group with over 25,000 employees worldwide.Head of Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, Health and Safety departments for Dr. Oetker in Canada and USA.Led HR, payroll, recruitment, health and safety functions for the construction of a new manufacturing facility and a fully automated… Show more Dr. Oetker is an international organization with over 100 years of success. The company originated in Germany in 1891 and since then has grown into a multi-billion dollar global group with over 25,000 employees worldwide.Head of Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, Health and Safety departments for Dr. Oetker in Canada and USA.Led HR, payroll, recruitment, health and safety functions for the construction of a new manufacturing facility and a fully automated warehouse.Strategized acquisition of McCain’s Pizza division in USA and Canada increasing headcount by over 200 employees.Successfully completed multi-million dollar union contract negotiations to align it with short term and long term business objectives.Directed restructuring of organization to support efficiency and profitability.Created a new environment that impacted culture and values through key organizational processes as they relate to recruiting, performance evaluation, organizational development and above all daily activities resulting in improved organizational alignment across all departments. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Global industrial tool and construction organization with over 20,000 employees worldwide in more than 100 Countries and over $4 billion dollars in sales.Reporting to the President, managed the Human Resources department for the Canadian business (employees based in all major cities as well as remote areas). Business units include sales, retail stores, customer service, engineering, logistics and corporate functions. Member of Canadian executive management and North American… Show more Global industrial tool and construction organization with over 20,000 employees worldwide in more than 100 Countries and over $4 billion dollars in sales.Reporting to the President, managed the Human Resources department for the Canadian business (employees based in all major cities as well as remote areas). Business units include sales, retail stores, customer service, engineering, logistics and corporate functions. Member of Canadian executive management and North American senior HR leadership for global business. Responsible for developing and managing the annual budget of the HR department for the Canadian business.Drove employee engagement initiative across Canada which resulted in improved retention and new employee integration rate. Supported aggressive revenue growth despite difficult economic conditions.Spearheaded significant communication improvement process during transitional times to achieve “Great Place to Work” Award for 3 consecutive years (2010, 2011 & 2012).Directed organizational re-structure initiatives to transform the North American organization into cross-functional, customer-focused teams, resulting in improved productivity.Developed management succession planning through implementation of strategic development plans. Manage workforce planning and talent development across Canada.Led cross border HR programs to incorporate Canadian employment standards. Developed corporate human resources strategies in conjunction with global HR management.Leveraged HR expertise to participate in global initiatives spanning shared services, employee training, succession planning and performance management. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

North American Organization with over 4,500 employees in 250 offices providing financial services in insurance, risk and wealth management.Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Finance & Administration, led the human resources function across Canada (offices located in all major cities). Developed annual HR business plans to ensure required services are delivered with success and within budget approved.Directed recruitment, total rewards, payroll and employee… Show more North American Organization with over 4,500 employees in 250 offices providing financial services in insurance, risk and wealth management.Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Finance & Administration, led the human resources function across Canada (offices located in all major cities). Developed annual HR business plans to ensure required services are delivered with success and within budget approved.Directed recruitment, total rewards, payroll and employee relations related activities.Designed and managed organization development to address issues such as succession planning, workforce development, key employee retention, organizational design and change management.Coached leaders in team management, performance evaluations and training.Nominated for the Leadership Award in 2007 for North America, bringing a unique value proposition to the Human Resources function.Developed strategic HR procedures and plans to effectively achieve objectives.Significantly improved the recruitment process across Canada. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Accountable for the overall staffing and recruitment functions for banking and retail clients ( union and non-unionized environment ). Created strategic staffing plans that aligned with the company’s business and growth objectives. Responsible for candidate recruitment, assessment and selections, negotiating employment contracts and developing strategic advertising.Re-engineered human resources policies and procedures to improve business development. Supported local brand awareness… Show more Accountable for the overall staffing and recruitment functions for banking and retail clients ( union and non-unionized environment ). Created strategic staffing plans that aligned with the company’s business and growth objectives. Responsible for candidate recruitment, assessment and selections, negotiating employment contracts and developing strategic advertising.Re-engineered human resources policies and procedures to improve business development. Supported local brand awareness through targeted recruitment methods.Achieved highest level of internal management satisfaction. Curtailed training cost by 20% through improved staffing practices.Developed links and built relationships with nominated Universities and Colleges in Canada, targeting high caliber graduates and under-graduates for future leadership roles. Show less

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